My Top Party Board Games

Whether planning the perfect holiday party or a simple, casual get-together, the classic appeal of party board games canʼt be beat. Not sure which game or games might suit your crowd? Board Games For Me is here to help!

Board games are great for all types of groups, whether itʼs family, friends, work associates, or even groups of various ages. A party board game can be a hit when a group of long-time friends get together for laughs or with a crowd at a Christmas party where an icebreaker helps acquaintances bond. These games are good for any occasion.

Moreover, itʼs easier to get the gang together when the game is quick and easy to learn, socially interactive, and inclusive. The goal is to have a good time, not focusing on complex strategies or rules. Laughter is the best measure for successful play. Above all, your games should encourage your crowd to engage in activities that are fun and/or funny.

Hereʼs my personal list of top party board games. Please let me know your comments, questions, or if you have any other choices that you feel should be on the list. Remember, spend more time playing games and less time finding them. Party on!

Description

Object of the game? To laugh - A lot! Telestrations is perfect for family parties, fun with friends or entertaining a crowd. No drawing skills required! Telstrations is the visual version of the classic “telephone game” where you draw what you see, then guess what you saw to reveal hilarious outcomes!

Each player starts with their own erasable sketch book, marker and word card. A roll of the die determines each player’s secret word. The timer gets turned and everyone draws their word. After 60 seconds, everyone passes their book to the player on their left. Then each player takes a few seconds to guess in words(s) what they see, and passes again. The timer is turned and everyone draws the guess.This continues until everyone’s sketch book passes by every player and returns back to its original owner, where it’s time for The Big Reveal. Everyone shares their book and the hilarious miscommunication is revealed. Just like the game of “telephone,” the outcomes are unpredictable and the laughter is contagious!

Price: $29.95$21.96 (27% off)

Telestrations "The Original" for 8 players is what got the party started!

The Resistance

Highlights

The Resistance redefines social deduction everyone plays till the end of the game

Your ability to lie to your friends and know when they are lying to you is critical to win

Not for the faint of heart, or slow of mind but if you are quick on your feet you'll be proud of your hard fought victories

5 to 10 players, 30 minute playtime

Cover art may vary revised edition now includes updated card art and the "Inquisitor" expansion in place of "The Plot Thickens" cards

Description

The Resistance is a very intense social deduction game for 5-10 players. While it shares similarities with games like Werewolf, Mafia and even Battlestar Galactica it has many very unique features such as a quick 30 minute play time, no moderator required and no player elimination.

Set in the near future, The Resistance pits a small group of resistance fighters against a powerful and corrupt government. The resistance has launched a series of bold and daring missions to bring the government to its knees. Unfortunately spies have infiltrated the resistance ranks, ready to sabotage the carefully crafted plans. Even a single spy can take down a resistance mission team, choose your teams carefully or forever lose your chance for freedom

The Resistance artfully balances pure deduction elements with the social elements into a game that creates the adrenaline filled moments of high stakes poker but in a full interactive and social event. Its not for the faint of heart, or slow of mind - but if you are quick on your feet you'll be proud of your hard fought victories.

Price: $17.47$14.79 (15% off)

The Resistance redefines social deduction everyone plays till the end of the game

Your ability to lie to your friends and know when they are lying to you is critical to win

Not for the faint of heart, or slow of mind but if you are quick on your feet you'll be proud of your hard fought victories

5 to 10 players, 30 minute playtime

Cover art may vary revised edition now includes updated card art and the "Inquisitor" expansion in place of "The Plot Thickens" cards

Wits & Wagers

Highlights

Wits and Wagers, the game of guts and "guesstimates", is a fast-paced game that combines the most interesting elements of trivia with the excitement of gambling.

Players can win by making educated guesses or by having the guts to bet on the high-payout answers of their friends.

Whether it's the dramatic "all-in" question or the thrill of winning more chips, Wits and Wagers makes any gathering a party!

Ages 10+ | 3 - 7 players

Description

Wits & Wagers is history’s most award-winning party game. Why does everyone love Wits & Wagers? Because you don’t need to know the answers to win! The excitement is betting on the best guess. First, everyone writes down a guess to a fun question like “In inches, how tall is the Oscar statuette?” Then players bet on which guess is closest to the right answer. Strike it big and you'll be cheering like you just hit the jackpot!

Price: $34.99

Wits and Wagers, the game of guts and "guesstimates", is a fast-paced game that combines the most interesting elements of trivia with the excitement of gambling.

Players can win by making educated guesses or by having the guts to bet on the high-payout answers of their friends.

Whether it's the dramatic "all-in" question or the thrill of winning more chips, Wits and Wagers makes any gathering a party!

Features high quality cards, board and game pieces, game instructions that are clear and easy to understand

For even more options in the game play, mix in the cards from Dixit Odyssey or any of the other versions

Description

Dixit Journey is a wonderful way to practice your skills at creating unique and subtle clues, while your friends test their abilities to bluff and mislead. A picture is truly worth a thousand words in this beautifully crafted board game that will be enjoyed by all. In each round one person assumes the role of active player where they create a clue made up of one or more words or can even be a sound or group of sounds. The other players will then try to mislead everybody by finding a card in their hand that also represents the same clue. Test your skills at correctly finding the solution to the clue.

Price: $34.99

For 3 to 6 players

40 minutes playtime, artwork that inspires many creative clues and hours of enjoyment by everyone

7 Wonders

Price: $49.99$36.36 (27% off)

Highlights

For 3-7 Players

30 minute playing time

Great strategy game

Description

In 7 Wonders, you lead an ancient civilization as it rises from its barbaric roots to become a world power. Lead your troops to a military victory or create a nation of artisans and philosophers. Establish a powerful merchant state or master the mysteries of science and technology. Build an architectural wonder that will fascinate for eons to come, and rule the most powerful civilization on Earth!

Every turn, you will have a chance to choose one card to further your goals for ascendancy. Will you gather resources and bide your time, or strike fast and grab what you can? Decide wisely, because when you finish, you’ll pass the rest of your cards to the next player, who may profit from your indecision. As the ages advance, you’ll choose from progressively more magnificent developments, so prepare your civilization for tomorrow or be left choking on the dust of your failing nation.

With beautiful art, fourteen different wonders and a dizzying array of strategic options, 7 Wonders is a simple and addictive game the whole family can enjoy. In just half an hour you can raise your civilization to the mightiest heights, and build the greatest wonders of the world!

Word on the Street

Price: Unavailable

Highlights

2010 Mensa Favorite Brainy Games Winner

Ages 12 to adult

2-8 players

5 minutes to learn

Plays in under 30 minutes

Great family or party game

Description

Play Out of the Box Word on the Street Junior, the hilarious tug of words game! On each turn one team flips over a category card. Team members frantically brainstorm words that fit the category while the opposition tries to sidetrack them. The team must agree on a word and pull each letter of that word one lane closer to their side of the street all before the time runs out. Word on the Street will have you in the fast lane to fun! Ages 13 to Adult. 2-10 players. 5 Minutes to learn. 20-30 minutes per game.

Description

Two teams race to identify drawings done by their own team members. But, the artists don??t know what they are drawing--they can only follow the instructions given by another team member. Laughter erupts as players attempt to follow direction and to guess what is being drawn. With backseat drawing, there's no time to stop and ask directions-- the fun never stops.

Price: $24.99

The hysterical game of sketchy directions

Directors can only use shapes, locations, sizes and directions to describe how to draw the word on the card

A party game with no right or wrong answers - just personal opinions and creative responses.

The perfect game to play at parties with your friends.

Ages: 13+; Players: 3 - 8; Play Time: 30 minutes.

Description

Say Anything will have YOUR friends talking and laughing in minutes! Every player answers a fun question like “What’s the worst thing to say to a cop after getting pulled over?” or “Who’s the most annoying celebrity in show business?” Then players try to choose which answer the judge will like best. Play Say Anything and find out what hilarious things YOUR friends will say!

Price: $19.99

Say Anything is the hilarious "get to know you" party game about what you and your friends think.

What's the worst thing to say to a cop after being pulled over?" Be creative. Be outrageous. Be opinionated. This is your chance to say anything

How to Play: You read a question. Everyone else writes an answer. Secretly choose your favorite answer. Then everyone else tries to guess which one you picked!